Amy LaHue has over seven years of customer relations and sales experience. She joined the Oak Solutions Group team in 2011 as a customer relations specialist and was quickly promoted to her current position. She has a degree from the University of Missouri in Retail Management, and has experienced the wine industry both domestically and in Spain, where she lived and worked from 1998 to 2002.

Her wine preferences are seasonal, preferring crisp, fruity white wines on hot summer days and dry reds, including Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, and Cabernets, with hearty meals during the winter.

Amy enjoys entertaining, weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks with family and friends, and yoga.

Paul Abbot has been with Oak Solutions group for 11 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in English and a minor in Chemistry from St. Cloud State University. He has worked in the wine industry for 27 years. Paul is a winemaker with his own personal brand, and he has had the privilege of working in labs and production while being tutored by great winemakers.

He enjoys drinking his customers’ wines and spending time outdoors. His interests include skiing, fishing and hunting, hiking in the mountains, and spending time with his daughter and wife.

Stephanie is a recent graduate from California State University, Fresno earning her bachelor’s degree in Enology, with a broad Viticulture background. She gained large scale winemaking experience in both the Central Valley and the Central coast. Stephanie has a passion for all aspects of wine and winemaking, and has initiated numerous projects in the industry. Some of these projects focused on the use of oak and its’ effects on wine. Stephanie began developing a desire for winemaking after she gained her Associates degree on Political Science. Since then Stephanie enjoys learning about wines from various regions of the world.

Glenn Jeffries comes to Oak Solutions Group with a degree in Chemistry from Sonoma State University and 15 years of experience in Chemical Analysis. He has used both his understanding of chemistry and creative approach to problem solving to work intimately with Oak Solutions Group for the last seven years, developing and enhancing their full range of products. He enjoys spending time with his wife and son, exploring new flavors in all their different forms, and sharing an exceptional glass of wine with friends. His interests include mountain biking, swimming, hiking, cooking, gardening, listening to music, and painting.

As the Global Managing Director at Oak Solutions Group, Kyle Sullivan enjoys building relationships with winemakers and sharing his passion for wine. In fact, Kyle has been building relationships in the beverage industry for 15 years. Before moving to California, Kyle spent time in the St. Louis market working as the District Sales Manager at a premium beverage distributor. His experience also includes bar and restaurant management. Kyle has an appreciation for all wine styles and is fortunate to have the opportunity to work in the wine industry and have access to many types. He holds a double major from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Political Science Kyle is a sports enthusiast, not only watching sports, but also participating in many. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Having graduated from The University of Adelaide, Mark has worked in the wine industry since 1996. With an international background in winemaking, he joined Oak Solutions Group in 2002 and continues to work with winemakers in Australia, New Zealand, China and USA.

Depending on the food, weather and companions, Mark enjoys all wine varieties but is partial to Chardonnay, Pinot and Cabernet, as well Italian varietals.

Christophe Viguié joined Oak Solutions Group in May of 2006. His career in the wine industry began in 1993 and transitioned into cork sales in 1995.

Fond of all wine varietals, Christophe is fascinated by the history behind estate vineyards, which in some cases have existed for several centuries amidst beautiful Châteaux.

French wines, with their classic blended styles and specific “expression du terroir” are among his favorites to taste. He enjoys red wines from Pomerol and Pauillac, and turns to a Burgundian Chardonnay for a nice white wine. Christophe also appreciates the New World – in particular, modern Argentinian and Chilean wines. Christophe enjoys good food and wine shared among family and friends, traveling to new and exciting locations, cinema, photography, golf and riding motorbikes.

Cédric Vergely joined Oak Solutions Group in 2012 after 14 years of experience in the wine industry. A native from Bordeaux, France, he spent 11 years in cork sales. His collective experience in the wine industry gives him a wealth of knowledge and professional expertise in working with both small wineries as well as Grands Crus Classés.

When it comes to relaxing over a glass of wine, Cédric enjoys savoring reds with character and also the white wines of Burgundy.

Alberto Fernández joined the Oak Solutions Group team in 2006. He has a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.

In general, Alberto prefers red wines. For a casual drink, he’ll choose a mellow red wine that is soft and sweet on the palate. During a meal, he will often choose a more structured, classic style red wine made from Tempranillo or Grenache grapes, which pair well with meat-heavy dishes. On a lazy summer day, Alberto suggests picking up a young, fruity wine made from Airén or Vedejo grapes.

His hobbies include being outdoors, history and sports (soccer and tennis).

Nelson Moreno began working for Grupo Tonelero Andino in 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master’s in Business Administration. He’s worked in the wine industry since 2004.

Nelson is partial to full bodied, balanced wines with a hint of sweetness, and of course to wines that use the products he sells. In his down time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and attending the cinema.

Bernardita Morel received an Agronomy degree from the Faculty of Agriculture & Forest Engineering at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She joined Grupo Tonelero Andino in 2005, having worked in the wine industry since 2000. She previously worked for her alma mater, conducting lab analysis for Brett, TCA, TeCA, and diagnosing other wood barrel flavoring issues.

Bernardita’s favorite wines are Sparkling and Sauvignon Blanc. She prefers rosé wines on a quiet summer evening. For reds, she turns toward the varietals Carménère, Malbec and Carignan. For a good pairing with a nice meal during the winter months, Bernardita suggests a Cabernet Sauvignon.

She is an active outdoor enthusiast, which includes camping, horseback riding, skiing, trekking, hiking, rafting and swimming in the sea. Family is very important to Bernardita, and she enjoys being able to spend a quiet night at home with those closest to her.

Marie Smit worked in the wine industry extensively prior to joining Cape Cooperage Group in 2006. She graduated from Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute with a degree in Cellar Technology.

Marie has experience as a winemaker and completed her first vintage in 2001 at Avondale Wines in Paarl, where she worked as an Assistant Winemaker until 2003. She participated in harvest at Dry Creek Vineyards in Sonoma, California and served as Winemaker at Keerweder in the Franschhoek.

She enjoys Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, well-oaked Chardonnays and Bordeaux blends. During winter, she loves a good dessert wine, and Port and Noble late harvest wines.